Program Description - Pellissippi State Community College
Program Description - Pellissippi State Community College
Program Description - Pellissippi State Community College
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MEDIA TECHNOLOGIES<br />
The Engineering and Media Technologies Department houses several related<br />
Career/Technical programs in the field of media. Communications Graphics<br />
Technology, General Technology—Photography, Video Production Technology<br />
and Web Technology all provide hands-on training using industry-standard software<br />
and equipment. Because of the interdisciplinary nature of the programs and<br />
students’ specific career objectives, students may want to consult with an advisor<br />
before determining which career program is right for them. Media Technologies<br />
also offers optional certificate programs to broaden students’ experience in related<br />
media fields. See the Certificate <strong>Program</strong>s section of this Catalog and Handbook<br />
for more information.<br />
Communications Graphics Technology<br />
<strong>Program</strong> <strong>Description</strong>: The Communications Graphics Technology program<br />
educates students in the art of visual communications. The student receives<br />
hands-on training in visual fundamentals; problem-solving; and visual/verbal<br />
concept development for advertising, graphic design, and illustration.<br />
Emphasis is placed on the use of computer-enhanced technology and contemporary<br />
software applications throughout the program to support the development of<br />
professional portfolios.<br />
A fully equipped Macintosh lab is available for instruction and for use by students.<br />
Equipment includes Apple Power Macintosh computers with dual 17” color monitors,<br />
flatbed and film scanners, tabloid capable LaserWriter and color printers. Software<br />
applications in the design/illustration classes include Adobe Illustrator, A d o b e<br />
Photoshop, QuarkXPress, Cinema 4D XL, Macromedia Dreamweaver, Fireworks<br />
and Flash.<br />
Upon successful completion of the CGT curriculum, graduates will be prepared to:<br />
I . Successfully enter the job market in the fields of advertising design, graphic<br />
design, Web design, computer illustration and prepress production<br />
I I . Create original concepts and designs for visual communications, incorporating<br />
typography, photography and illustration<br />
Degree: Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)<br />
C a re e r O u t l o o k :The CGT program graduates have experienced a high placement<br />
rate. Career opportunities typically include work with the following:<br />
Design consulting firms<br />
A d v e rtising agencies<br />
E l e c t ronic pre p ress service bure a u s<br />
Media outlets & printing companies<br />
In-house agencies<br />
Web page design & development firms<br />
Freelance practice<br />
C o n t a c t ( s ) :David Gilbert, <strong>Program</strong> Coordinator, (865) 694-6750, dgilbert@pstcc.edu
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